Gartner: Apple to claim over 12% of US PC market by 2011
Apple Inc. will see its share of the US personal computer market increase twofold over the next three years from 6.1 percent to over 12 percent, according Gartner.
News Archives for 01/2008
Slash Lane
MacBook Airs land early, due in stores shortly [updated 5x]
Apple Store customers who were amongst the first to pre-order the new MacBook Air following its debut earlier this month have informed AppleInsider that their notebooks are starting to arrive — a full day early. Meanwhile, there is now confirmation that the first SSD-based models have also shipped.
AppleInsider Staff
MacBook Air spawns new software solutions for missing hardware
Tech enthusiasts like to argue about whether Apple is a really a software company or a hardware company. Its earnings reports make it clear the company generates its revenues through selling hardware, but its unique software adds much of the differentiated value to its products. The MacBook Air is no exception, leveraging new software assets such as Remote Disc, Remote Install, and a specialized Migration Assistant.
Prince McLean
Amazon to acquire Audible for $300 million
In a bid to bolster its status as a premier distributor of digital content, online mega-retailer Amazon.com said Thursday it has reached an agreement to acquire spoken content provider and Apple iTunes partner Audible.com.
Apple's MacBook Air support docs reveal one-of-a-kind solutions
Without a built-in optical drive or a user-replaceable battery, the MacBook Air requires several unusual solutions that may stymie experienced Mac users — including special tricks for resetting the SMC and installing Boot Camp. Apple's new support documents reveal these and more.
Katie Marsal
Apple delays Apple TV "Take 2" software by a week or two
Apple said Wednesday that it has started to ship the first batch of its new ultra-thin MacBook Air notebooks, but added that it will need a bit more time before rolling out its much-anticipate Apple TV "Take 2" software update.
Apple launches Mac video tutorials website
A new subsection of Apple's website dubbed "Find out how" offers dozens of new video tutorials aimed at swaying consumers towards its Mac computing platform and then helping them achieve the most from their Mac experience once they bite the bullet.
Four proposals up for vote at March Apple shareholders' meeting
Beneficial owners of Apple stock will be asked to cast vote on four proposals at the company's upcoming shareholders' meeting, including two policy-driven propositions submitted by individual investors — both of which have been strongly opposed by the company's leadership.
Motorola may bow out of cellphones, aid Apple and rivals
After struggling for years to regain the success it had with the RAZR, Motorola may soon quit the cellphone industry altogether, according to research by a Nomura investment analyst.
Aidan Malley
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